Early Learning Centre
Let’s begin OUR school life!
This group is for infants, who are still acquiring speaking skills. It begins with learning greetings and focuses on learning basic English through singing and various activities. Initially the kids are introduced to their new school environment through play and exploration, allowing them to become confident of their surroundings. Activities are conducted by a native English teacher and start with phonics and the alphabet. The key factor to this group is that children are exposed to and learn English in a fun manner.
Excuse me, can you speak in English?
This is the age that children become interested in conversing. Therefore the main goal is to encourage the students to communicate with their peers and teachers. In this class we enjoy lots of exercises that focus on acquisition of vocabulary, pronunciation skills and letter/number recognition. There is also a focus on developing fine motor skills which is fundamental to growth and also helps prepare for Preschool class.
Express yourself in English!
In this class the children’s listening skills develop further and the children improve upon communicating their feelings and opinions. In Preschool we begin to use a writing exercise book and practice holding and controlling writing implements.
Communicating with the teacher fluently!
At this age students become more capable at expressing themselves and exchanging thoughts and ideas in English. Not only do they progress their English through games and activities in this class, but they also study writing, reading and grammar structures. We provide plenty of opportunities to practice what we have learned in class through show and tell, news time and daily reviews etc.
Upper-Pre-K class provides a fast-paced, hands-on approach to learning and aims to promote independent study. Opportunities are provided for individual and group projects (across all subjects) and children are encouraged to pursuit areas of interest using various resources such as written word, images and technology. The Upper-Pre-K curriculum is designed to further skills, knowledge and experience in order to ready students for elementary school.
All our classes are designed to allow the students to enjoy learning English and prevent any kind of obstacle between the child and the English language.
* Class separation varies from school to school.
The curriculum implemented at Abroad International School is designed to promote early years development. Through a range of educational activities, we encourage the skills that are essential to children becoming healthy, independent and knowledgeable individuals. Key areas of focus are; basic educational principles (i.e. Mathematics, Science, Language Arts), Physical advancement of Fine and Gross motor skills, understanding and attainment of emotional and social well-being. Children are encouraged to communicate their needs and opinions and are introduced to varied topics which allows for the children to have the ability to speak in various situations. Furthermore, by providing opportunities for children to explore and discover the world around them, children play an active role in their own education.
LITERACY AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
- Dictates words, phrases, ideas, experiences, story events, sentences
- Uses pictures, signs, symbols to represent oral language, ideas, stories
- Contributes to shared writing
- Listens daily to fluent and expressive formal and informal texts
- Recites with expression and rhythm
- Matches/produces words with same beginning sound
- Makes and confirms predictions
- Makes connections using illustrations/photos, prior knowledge, real-life experiences
- Identifies the source of environmental sounds
- Expresses familiar routines, tells simple personal narratives or memories
- Identifies the meaning of content-specific vocabulary
- Makes connections between oral language and print
- Recognizes favorite books by covers
- Listens to and discusses literary multicultural texts, songs and oral stories
- Focuses on letter names and shapes
- Experiments daily with a variety of writing surfaces and materials
- Uses props to convey meaning
- Uses newly learned vocabulary on multiple occasions and in new contexts
- Identifies a wide variety of objects through receptive language
- Derives meaning from non-verbal and verbal cues
MATH AND SCIENCE
- Recognizes six colors: Red, yellow, blue, orange, green, and purple
- Recognizes four shapes: circle, triangle, square, and rectangle
- Understands size concepts: long, short, big, small
- Can match according to shape and/or color
- Can count from 1 to 5
- Understands parts of the body
- Understands seasons and the weather
- Uses language associated with time in everyday situations
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
- Manipulates two small objects at the same time
- Strengthens hand grasp and uses hands in many positions
- Coordinates hand and eye movements
- Uses writing and drawing tools with control and intention
- Develops strength, dexterity, and control needed to use tools and materials
- Able to walk on tiptoes
- Practices self-help skills (zips, buttons)
- Carries an item while walking
- Go up and downstairs (aided)
- Can run
- Can jump
- Able to kick and /or roll a ball
- Builds an understanding of directionality and position in space
- Explores manipulative toys
FINE ARTS
- Uses language as part of dramatic play
- Makes believe with objects
- Dramatizes stories, experiences, poems, fingerplays, moods
- Creates original work
- Recalls words in a song or fingerplay
- Participates in classroom music activities
- Expresses feelings through movement
- Engages in dramatic play with others
- Names family members and relationships
- Knows own first and last name
- Recognizes qualities, interests, skills, traditions, experiences that make people unique
- Helps establish rules, routines
- Displays a positive self-concept and self-esteem
- Pursues challenges, accepts setbacks
- Initiates play situations
- Contributes to classroom responsibility (takes on jobs)
- Shows curiosity in new experiences
- Follows familiar routines independently
- Respects differences
- Expresses interests and self-direction in learning
- Shares and cooperates with others
- Shows concern about rules and group expectations
- Demonstrates conflict-resolution strategies
- Learns how to make and keep friends
- Works with others to solve problems
- Takes turns
- Stays with or repeats a task
- Separates from family, adjusts to new situations
- Uses materials appropriately and puts them away
- Connects actions and consequences
- Takes care of his/her own things
- Accepts responsibility for own behavior
- Expresses and manages feelings, needs, opinions
- Shows empathy
- Uses good manners: “Thank you” and “Please” as well as “ You are welcome”
- Respects rights and property of self and others
- Respects differencesMEDIA
- Uses various media to document and communicate meaningful experiences
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